Welcome to B&B Sylvie & Francois

A private-entry B&B guest suite in the 17eme

Welcome to Sylvie and Francois’ unique rare home in Paris - within a pink and purple building whose metal framing was designed by Gustav Eiffel himself.

The building was made up of ateliers and artist studios, and is now converted in unique 2 story townhouse dwellings and is considered a Historic Monument in Paris and has been occupied over the years by many known artists. The building is featured in numerous Paris Architectural coffee table books.

This is also a home that is ideal for families looking for a safe neighbourhood, the 17eme - the Ternes neighbourhood is a historic, peaceful residential area favoured by families boasting a bustling local lifestyle and a certain spirit you can’t find anywhere else in Paris. But it is extremely close (7mins drive) to the Fondation Louis Vuitton (Museum), le Jardin d’Acclimation (kids amusement park) and it is also located near the Arc de Triomphe, the Champs-Elysées and not far from the iconic flea markets (Puces de Clignancourt) as featured in the film Midnight in Paris. It is also suitable for Business travellers with the Palais des Congrès nearby.

Sylvie and Francois are your wonderful and intriguing hosts. They love to meet travellers and are very chatty and enjoy coffee, wine moments with their guests if they wish in their incredible lounge area. Francois is a real riot – a wonderful character full of interesting stories about Paris and his life in Paris and who will have you in stitches in no time.

Sylvie and Francois offer two charming and very homey feeling private entry guest bedrooms that is separate to the private quartier of their home.

Inspected & quality approved by Petite Paris:

December 2024/January 2025

October 2023

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Location details - Close to the incredible Fondation Louis Vuitton Museum (10mins) and the Parc du Bologne with the famous Jardin D’Acclamation (kids fun park) and walking distance to the Arc de Triumphe for the most exquisite sunset view of the Eiffel Tower, or walk to the designer shopping strip Champs Elysees, or continue on right down to the Seine river and Trocadero - the most famous Eiffel Tower standing point/view point across the river.

You can even reach Montmartre in 10 minutes or the bustling centre of the right bank.

The location of this home is truly unique because as well as being able to reach all of these above mentioned places, the 17th arrondissement where the home is located is considered one of the most authentic Haussmann style neighbourhoods of Paris so it is QUIET understated in the best way, away from the tourisic masses yet of course it comes with all the usual village cafe, brasseries, bistrots, patisserie and boulangerie charm.

It is a very SAFE residential and quiet location and a wonderful way to experience the REAL Parisians Paris with local atmosphere. Yet it is easy to reach all the main and major attractions.

APARTMENT DETAILS

1-6 guests (2 in main bedroom and up to 4 in adjoining bedroom)
Min. Stay: 3 nights
2 Private entry bedroom with adjoining bathroom in between for guests ude only
3rd floor NO lift
NON smoking NO Pets
Location: Rue Armont-Thieville 75017 MAP LINK
Metro: Port de Champerret - 6min walk
SEE MAP directions from B&B to Metro
RER C Train Line (takes you to Chateau de Versailles): Neuilly Porte Maillot (line 1) - 8 mins walk - MAP

The two private entry guest rooms that Sylvie and Francois offer are adjoining, with a private entry from the 3rd floor (no elevator) that is separate from your hosts private home, therefore guests can come and go with solitary independence anytime.

There is a private bathroom to be shared between the two rooms.

Scroll down for more details about these two rooms and facilities. Plenty of additional photos of this home can be seen in the photo gallery at the bottom of the page - keep scrolling and reading.

The Main Guest Bedroom

You will access the main room of this 3 piece guest suite, by an internal private corridor in the building, next door to your hosts own private entry from the hallway.

This first guest bedroom is 13m2 wide and very quiet opening on an internal yard.

These are twin beds 80cmx200cm that can be either set up separate or pushed together to make a 160cmx200cm bed. Bedding is all hypoallergenic.

The decor in this room includes a chandelier, a lamp and art deco bedside lamp giving the room a soft light.

There is also a small table with TV with French channels, free Netflix, Disney, Prime Video and Amazon and a wifi connection as well as a library of French and English books.

The walls are painted peach and the curtains are blue, which gives a serene calming atmosphere.

The Second Adjoining Guest Bedroom

Accessible from the internal corridor opening on the private entry OR from the main bedroom by crossing the shower room that sits in between the 2 bedrooms (A very unique set up).

The room is 14m2 and offers a large single bed of 120cmx190cm (feels more like a double) intended for 1 or 2 children, a close couple or a single person who wants something larger than a regular single.

In this room 2 extra convertible beds can be placed for 2 children only as they are 80cmx180cm each.

This bedroom mixes modern and traditional style. The large window opens on a quiet street. There are drawers, one Louis XV chair covered with precious materials, a chest made of golden wood and a white marble table as well as a mirror framed in gold wood to complete the Louis XV style and giving a feeling of warmth and comfort to this bedroom.

Above the bed is a library with books and travel books in English and French.

The Shower and Toilets

The shower room and toilets are for the private use of the two bedrooms and is between the two bedrooms. On each side, there is a wash-basin. In the middle is the shower that you will reach with a step. Towels and basic bath products like soap and a hair-dryer, will be at your disposal. There is a WC toilet outside of the shower-room, and can be reached through the main bedroom. See more images in the photo gallery below.

More about your Hosts and their Home

Sylvie and Francois Jouffa were Paris born and in their seventies. They love this city and know it perfectly well and will be happy to help you plan your Paris experiences.

They have travelled the world extensively and have lived in other places in the world at times (Sylvie in Brazil and Uruguay and Francois in England and the USA).

Sylvie is a photographer and François is an Asian traditional music record producer. They met in 1968 on the radio where she was assisting a famous teenage sitcom (show) and he was a reporter in the same radio.

Sylvie is also the writer for many cooking books and François has written many books on the rock counter-culture.

You may read more about Francois via Wikipedia HERE

You may read about Sylvie on Wikipedia HERE

They both love meeting new people and so since 2009 after their two children left the nest, they decided to open a bed and breakfast in their home.

They both speak English. Sylvie understands Spanish and Portuguese and Francois knows a little Russian (his grand-father was from Ukraine).

Sylvie and François have lived at this amazing address for more than 50 years.

Downstairs from the guest rooms - though connected to the main apartment by an internal circular stairwell (see photo below) is their private dwelling. You will find the living-room with a ceiling up to 6 meters high and your hosts' private rooms.

The decor in Sylvie and Francois homes is reminiscent of the 60s and 70s and all their exotic travels with the purple-orange-brown colours to the Buddha statues and masks from different countries, a large mirror made of painted glass from Marrakech etc.

One of the walls is covered with a large library with thousands of old vinyl LP records collected by François.

François is very proud of his collection of records, he knows that many of his visitors are impressed by it and it will be a pleasure for him to show it to you and explain the life of the singers pop and rock stars from the fifties up to now who he met: Elvis Presley, the Beatles, the Stones, Bob Dylan, etc.

This is an accommodation of rare quality with most exceptional hosts. Should the walls talk, they would have much to tell you ...

2024 Rates:

Inclusive of all service and taxes - please note breakfast is NOT served at this B&B

1 persons: 165euros per night in main bedroom

2 persons: 195euros per night in the main bedroom

2 persons in the 2 rooms: 200euros per night

3 persons in the 2 rooms: 215euros per night

4 persons in the 2 rooms with an extra bed for a child: 235euros per night

5 persons in the 2 rooms with an extra bed for a child: 245euros per night

Included in the Rate:

Wifi

Heating

Tea/Coffee making facilities in-room

Towels and toiletries

NOTE: There is NO air-con in any traditional Paris home or apartment. This is not a hotel, this is the home of an everyday Parisian and Parisians are not inclined to purchase air-cons for their homes (often seen as an extravagant unnecessary expense due to Paris having such mild weather year round. If you require air-con for any medical or personal needs please do not book this B&B.

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Photo Gallery

Petite Promo Videos

My arrival video and tour of B&B Sylvie and Francoise - December 2024. I stayed with Sylvie and Francoise until January 2025. LOVED IT as usual!

An always fun and funny stroll around the neighbourhood with Sylvie and Francois’ preparing for christmas lunch - Dec 2024

A little video of thew exterior of Sylvie and Francois’ building - a historic monument in Paris!

A little Instagram reel of my time with music guru Francois, a tour of his underground wine and art cave and a fabulous dinner with Sylvie, Francois and their local and international friends.